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‘Is my career over?’: Mahira Khan looks back at aftermath of viral photos with Ranbir Kapoor

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Dec 18

Renowned actress Mahira Khan has finally addressed the impact of the viral photos that showed her smoking with Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor in 2017.

 

The actress was spotted smoking with Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor in New York, leading to severe scrutiny over her outfit, smoking, and rumored relationship with Kapoor. However, she kept silent even as the controversy raged about her. 

 

Now, she has revealed that the viral pictures made her think her career had ended, and she would never be able to work again.

 

In a recent interview with BBC, she opened up on the emotional impact of the viral photos. Mahira Khan recalled reading an article that described her rise to fame in Pakistan and speculated about her downfall after the photos went viral.

 

"I remember reading it and thinking, 'Is my career over?'" she said.

 

"I wouldn’t get out of bed, I was crying daily, it affected my professional and personal life. Lots happened on my side," she said.

 

However, Mahira Khan overcame the challenge without letting criticism further affect her personal and professional life. She says she remained silent knowing that speaking out at that time would not help.

 

Ranbir Kapoor and Mahira Khan first met at an event in Dubai, as rumors of a relationship between the two began circulating. However, neither actor confirmed the rumors and the speculation died down.

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